On Monday March 21st I rented a car from a small location at 7975 San Fernando road. Sun Valley, Ca, 91352. Their phone number is (818) 767-8816. The rate was $36/day and I had a 200 mile a day deal. I rented the car for 3 days.

I was scheduled to go to San Francisco from Monday 3/21 through Tuesday 3/22, it was a short trip so I had a tight schedule to complete all my tasks on very little time. On the Morning of Tuesday March 22 I was on my way to my first scheduled stop and on the way the car started to make a very loud and frightening grinding sound. I started to become alarmed but was trying to remain calm as the sound kept coming and going, after 10 minutes of this my concerns became greater and greater as the car continued to make the sound and it increasingly got worse very quickly.

I stopped and immediately called EZ rental hoping for assistance as my whole trip would be a waste if I did not resolve the problem in a timely manner. I was told by the man on the phone that the noise was pre-existing and to continue driving the car. I got back in the car hoping that what he had said was true and I could continue my trip uninterrupted but as I started driving the car again the noise had become severely worse and consistent with no break and the car began to jerk to the right, we had planned many things for that day and there was a 4 month old baby in the car and at that point I knew that it was unsafe to continue driving under those conditions.

I had no choice but to turn around and drive all the way back to our hotel to plan other arrangements. I was told by E-Z rental to take the car to Firestone. I called Firestone and they were booked for the next 3 days and referred me to another mechanic. I took the car there and after a brief inspection they told me that the car was not safe to drive due to a damaged wheel barrel. I called E-Z rental again and the employee said that he refused to pay for repairs and insisted that we drive the unsafe car back to Los Angeles. I refused to endanger myself and my passengers especially since I was warned by a mechanic not to attempt to drive the car and took the car to Firestone for repair.

** store Manager of Firestone contacted E-Z rental and the agreement was that we would leave the car there for repair and pick up. I had to cancel my trip and purchase 2 train tickets back to Los Angeles for a 7 hour detour and a very unpleasant experience all together. My trip was ruined. I spent much more money than I had planned. The car ended up taking over any time I could have used to complete my scheduled plans. Your company was very unhelpful in assisting me with alternatives and basically left me stranded to figure out how I would return home. The car was used for 1 day and the rest of the trip was running around trying to figure out how to resolve this disaster.

I expect a full refund on the car rental expenses and to be reimbursed for the alternative train tickets that I was forced to purchase in order to get back home. I believe this is the least your company can do for me after endangering me and my passengers, ruining a very long anticipated trip and leaving me stranded miles away from home.

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E-Z Rent-A-Car fraudulent damage claims

By millie0 - 08/12/2010

TAMPA, FLORIDA -- On June 26, 2010 I rented a gold Sonata (with almost 29,000 miles on it) for 3 days from E-Z Rent-A-Car, 5124 Cypress Street, Tampa, Fl 33607. When I started driving the car it was somewhat noisy and I thought it had a flat tire or a hole in the muffler. I stopped at an empty parking lot near the entrance to the freeway to check the tires and they seemed to have plenty of air. The closer I got to Dade City, Fl the louder the car became. I knew it was not the motor because it did not make a noise when the car was just idling. When I got to my destination, I immediately called E-Z Rent-A-Car to let them know the car had some type of mechanical defect.

I explained to ** what was going on and he told me to bring the car back as Sonatas were known to be noisy cars and they'd give me a different car. I explained that I had plans for Saturday evening that did not include driving the vehicle, but I would return the car Sunday AM.

On June 27, 2010 Sunday AM, I returned the car to E-Z Rent-A-Car. The car was checked and I explained to the young man what the problem was. When the young man checked the Sonata, there was absolutely no visible damage to the car. In fact, the young man told me to talk to the manager when I returned the new rental (an Electra) and I would get a discount for the inconvenience of having to return the Sonata and switch out the cars.

On Tuesday, June 29, 2010, as planned I returned the Electra. I was not aware that there was any problem regarding the Sonata rental. Several days later I checked my cell phone which had not been working well and found a message from ** the manager of E-Z Rent-A-Car. After returning from vacation I called E-Z Rent-A-Car to explain that I definitely had done nothing to damage the Sonata. When I returned the Sonata, it was in the exact same condition as when I picked it up. I did nothing to damage any part of that car.

** told me the matter had been turned over to Risk Management Services as there was now damage to the front wheel. I was under the assumption I was being accused of causing mechanical problems and I told him whatever was wrong with the car was the result of previous renters. He told me they would be checking with the previous renters but all they would do is to research the problem was to ask a survey question as to whether the previous renters had experienced any problems.

There were no damages noted when I returned it and the young man who checked the car in did not note any damages when he checked the car prior to exchanging it for another rental car. The policy at E-Z Rent-A-Car is that they will not give you a second rental car if you damage the first. I was given the second car rental because there was no obvious defect noted when I turned in the Sonata. Any mechanical defect that the car had was present when I rented it. E-Z Rent-A-Car is now billing me for $1,200 damages to the car. This damage claim against me is a fraud and a scam perpetuated by E-Z Rent-A-Car, Tampa, Florida!

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON -- I travel a lot and I am a frequent car renter. I E-Z Rent A Car is the worst. Stay away from them. If you happened to have reserved a car from them, here is a trick that could gel you. First, let me tell how I learned this trick. At pick-up in Seattle airport office, the agent asked me whether I wanted to buy their collision insurance or just use my primary insurance. I told them I would use my primary insurance and I did NOT want to buy their insurance. The agent then asked what was my insurance company. I said Farmers. He nodded with a big smile in his face.

It all appeared natural and easy. Then the agent pulled out a contract and showed me which space I needed to put my initial and signature in. I did exactly as he said. Guess what, I was changed for $114 for their collision insurance in the invoice after I returned the car. I call them about this two days later. They told me that I signed at the line "I accept the Collision Damage Waiver 500 (LPC) 10.99 per day". Stupid me, all I recall is that I saw the word "Waiver", and I had asked the agent if that meant I don't buy their insurance. He said yes!

My phone calls were answered by different people. The person named ** was an extremist. She claimed that she was the boss of that place. She was arrogant and rude. She showed absolutely no intention to help. No one else did. Every time I called, I had to explain the situation all over again. They then promise to look into it and call me back but never did. I called the headquarter in Florida for help, and it turned out to be a waste of time. Now you know the trick. Beware of this line, don't sign this line "I accept the Collision Damage Waiver 500 (LPC) 10.99 per day." if you don't want buy their insurance. And better yet, don't rent from E-Z Rent A Car, it not easy.

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EZ Rent-A-Car BEWARE!!!

By Kkuff - 03/26/2014

Rating: 1/51

FT. LAUDERDALE AIRPORT, FLORIDA -- I rented a car from EZ Rent-A-Car in Ft Lauderdale and, at first, it was an awesome experience. Then, 3 months after the trip, I received a bill for $4500+ worth of damage to the vehicle I rented. When I informed the person that emailed me the bill that I had 5 witnesses to refute the company's claim against me, she told me, "They're not witnesses because they were with you." REALLY? Look up the definition of "witness" in the dictionary!!! But I digress!

The pictures they sent along with the claim were taken 16 days AFTER I returned the vehicle. It took weeks of going back and forth and escalating it to management, along with submitting written statements based on the advice of an attorney, until they relieved me of the claim. Apparently, this isn't the only time this has happened with this company, as well as other rental car companies.

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Great Price, Great Experience!

- 01/16/2014

Rating: 5/51

ORLANDO, FLORIDA -- I hadn't seen any reviews on this company until after I returned the car, but I don't understand why so many are negative... It sounds like some people didn't read the rental contract well and didn't know what they were getting, while others just had some bad luck. My experience with this location couldn't have gone better... I got the car I wanted, and they matched the price I found at another company. The car was virtually brand new in perfect shape and worked great.

The return process was very efficient -- an agent gave it a quick once over and verified it had a full tank (and I was never asked to prove I filled it up at a nearby station). I then entered my email on the agent's iPad and got the receipt on my phone seconds later. Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better experience.

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Never Never Rent a Car From E-Z Rent-a-Car

By Yw - 10/04/2013

Rating: 1/51

DALLAS FOR WORTH AIRPORT, TEXAS -- In August 2013 I rented a car from E-Z Rent-A-Car for three days in Dallas Fort Worth airport in Texas. At the time I return the car an employee fully inspected the car from front bumper thought the rear bumper, from left side to right side, and from bottom to roof. There are no any damages found. We both signed the paper, and she brought me to the counter and I paid whatever cost for three days rental.

About three weeks after I got to home, I received a letter (bill) from Orlando of E-Z Rent-A-Car. The bill shows I damaged the car and estimated cost is almost $3000! There are 40 damages need to be repaired! They include four doors, roofing, front and rear bumper, even the trunk light, and so on. I was stocked. 40 spots damages the inspector on earth didn't see any of them at the time the car was returned?

After I consulted with professionals, I realize this is total a scam, a fraud, and **. As I didn't buy extra insurance which is about $25 per day, and E-Z Rent-A-Car knows my credit card has extra coverage for car rental, E-Z Rent-A-Car thought it has a change to fraud and hope to get paid from insurance company. That is illegal. I will never ever rent a car from E-Z Rent-A-Car again. Everyone should stay away from it as much as possible.

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EZ Rent A Car Fraudulent Damage Claim

By Jeff - 08/06/2013

Rating: 1/51

DENVER, COLORADO -- BE CAREFUL OF THEM SCAMMING YOU FOR CAR REPAIRS / DAMAGE THAT YOU DIDN'T DO. I rented there a few months ago for a week. I returned the car and everything looked good with no issues. After a few weeks I received a letter in the mail saying I returned the car with a flat tire and they are billing me for a new tire. I knew this couldn't be true because this car has a tire pressure warning for flat tires and it wasn't on when I returned it. I asked for supporting documents which the claims/risk dept sent.

They sent falsified check-in slip from that day saying there was a flat tire and a "customer filled accident report form" reporting a flat tire which I never filled out but someone in their office did to look like I filled it out. They also sent an invoice showing the price for the tire replacement and wrote on the tire invoice my car rental number it.

The only reason I knew this was a SCAM was because the date of the tire receipt was 2 DAYS BEFORE I RETURNED THE CAR while I was still driving the car. They falsified all these documents to try to make me pay for the repairs of another car. After I pointed this date error to the claims/risk dept, they just sent an email back saying they are dropping the claim with no explanation. If it wasn't for the date error, they would have made me pay for the repairs.

I booked a car from Orlando (MCO) Airport with a confirmed price of $173.22. (Confirmation#: EZ Rent-A-Car $173.22) At pickup, the E-Z representative (name withheld) offered me an upgrade at "no additional charge". After a brief discussion about the expected gas mileage of this bigger, upgrade, car, I agreed, as it was a 'free' upgrade. I then specifically declined the additional insurance (CDW). The only additional fee I agreed to at pickup was the Easy Pass (SunPass) pre-paid toll which the E-Z representative (name withheld) assured me was a one-time fee of some $37 (this later became $55.92, but that was the least of my problems!)

To cut to the chase, after I returned the car (undamaged). I got my credit card statement with a payment of $789.45. (Contract # **.) Despite my agreement to take the upgrade only if it was free and my express instructions that I did not want to take additional insurance, the E-Z representative (name withheld), or someone in the office had added a $120.20 upgrade fee and Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) to the contract. To add insult to injury, the CDW cost even more because they charged me the rate for the bigger car.

Despite calls almost everyday to E-Z Rent-A-Car's Customer Care department and repeated e-mails to them requesting they review my contract, I have never once received a reply. Try calling the E-Z Rent-A-Car Customer Care at 407-674-1006. The call is never answered! If you wait on hold a message every minute or so will inform you that they are busy assisting other callers, but despite how long you wait, your call will not be picked up.

The message will suggest you leave your name and number and they will return your call within one business day. I imagine that if anyone at E-Z Car Rental ever bothered to listen to those messages, mine would be the first voice they would hear! I have lost count of the number of phone messages I have left, all unreturned. I have sent e-mails to the same E-Z Rent-A-Car Customer Care department and never received a reply. I'm out $600. Don't let this happen to you!

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Stay Away!!! Leaves You Stranded

By Ken - 06/25/2012

Rating: 1/51

ORLANDO, FLORIDA -- I usually use National, Alamo or Avis, in that order. I made the unpardonable mistake of making a reservation with EZ based on price. Never, ever again. No one came close to their rate: $135 for three days out of Toronto Pearson for a midsize. I booked it. Should have read more but I rely on information being in the reservation: unlimited mileage, pick up point, etc... What I didn't dig deep enough to find is they'll take any chance they get to leave you stranded.

I called from CMH after a bump opportunity for $400 came up. Their lot closed at 10 but my new flight would not get in 'til 11. They said there was no way to do an after hours pick up and they would not honor the reservation if I picked it up the next morning. So, fine, I lost out on $400.

My plane ended up leaving late but was only supposed to be an hour. Well, between boarding and sitting at the gate and delayed landing, my plane ended up getting in just before 8 instead of 6. Another 15 minutes to get to the 'courtesy' phone only to be told 'You didn't call so your reservation was cancelled'. I don't have an air phone. He, in fact, said they had no cars available. The central reservation operator blamed me and said it was their policy to cancel any reservations after 1 hour and I should have called them. There is no such information on my reservation. She said it was in the policies on their website.

I not only don't have an air phone, I don't have Internet access in the air. I've had dozens of car rentals and never had one cancelled on me because the plane was late. Oh, the nice lady did apologize for the inconvenience but I made it clear, in less than gentlemanly language, that getting in two hours late and then being stranded in Toronto with no car was not merely an inconvenience. So I lost a $400 voucher, paid $50 in cab fees to get to the hotel and back and the new reservation, with a different company, of course, cost $150 more than my original reservation.

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Fraudulent Damage Charges

By Belle - 03/26/2014

Rating: 1/51

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY -- Fraudulent damage charges. Scam artists I rented a car at ERW (Newark Airport 408-416 Carnegie Ave Newark, NJ 07114, US) and returned it March 4th 2014. My credit card bill came and I noticed a $300 charge in addition to the $189.85 rental cost. I called the E-Z rental car (AKA Drivo) office and the person stated that the rim on the vehicle was SO damaged that the car was not completely not drivable and the entire rim had to be replaced. This is absolutely not true. We drove the car into the lot and there was no problem.

After doing some research on the internet I see this is common practice with E-Z (Drivo) rent a car in Newark. The person sent me some picture of a damaged rim that was so close up that it one cannot even see if it is the same car. I am quite sure it was not my rental car as there was no damage to the car when I returned it. How annoying that I am having to waste my time dealing with this bogus claim. I have submitted a complaint and claim with my credit card company for this charge as well.

Shame on you in this day and age thinking you can get away with ripping people off like this. I work for an airline and travel a lot and believe me I will never rent with E-Z rental again and will certainly spread the word about what a scam artist operation you are running. Thanks a lot for a horrible rental experience.